2015-06-11 10:00:30 Can postmenopausal women absorb calcium from their diets even if calcium is low in their diets? This study evaluated calcium absorption in relation to vitamin D status (1). They measured calcium absorption from…
Read More2015-06-11 10:00:09 Those who undergo IVF can receive either acupuncture or whole systems traditional Chinese medicine (WS-TCM) as an adjuvant IVF treatment. WS-TCM is a complex intervention that includes herbal medicine, diet, and lifestyle recommendations.…
Read More2015-06-11 09:59:24 Obesity and its morbidities are a major health threat. Despite many diets and exercise programs available, interest in complementary and alternative (CAM) for obesity has increased. This study reviewed available articles and trials…
Read More2015-06-11 09:58:54 The acai fruit pulp may have effects on metabolic parameters. It is native to South America and has recently been popular as a functional food due to its antioxidant content. This is one…
Read More2015-04-15 08:29:30 Acupuncture has been used to treat knee pain, but there is still some debate on its efficacy. A randomized clinical trial was recently published to determine the efficacy of laser and needle acupuncture…
Read More2015-04-15 08:29:11 Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are increasing in number. Hydrotherapy is used as a treatment for children with disabilities and motor delays. An article was recently published that examined the effectiveness of hydrotherapy on…
Read More2015-04-15 08:28:51 Echinacea plant preparations are used for common colds. This high-level research identified pertinent studies that tested whether or not it was effective (1). The others found 24 trials with 4631 participants that were…
Read More2015-04-15 08:28:29 It is important to quantify the risks and benefits of any treatment approach. Chiropractic has in the past been criticized from a safety perspective due to an increased risk of stroke, and as…
Read More2015-04-15 08:28:00 Many Naturopathic Doctors routinely consider additional vitamin B12 supplementation to treat depressive symptoms. This article examined if there was an association between the serum folate and vitamin B12 status and the depressive symptoms…
Read More2015-02-03 11:44:45 Sleep deprivation is common in hospitalized patients. Lavender aromatherapy was tested by inhaling 100% lavender oil and testing the patient’s vital signs and perceived sleep quality in an intermediate care unit (1). 50…
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